| Veiling in Africa Contributor(s): Renne, Elisha P. (Editor), Fair, Laura (Contribution by), Rasmussen, Susan J. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0253008204 ISBN-13: 9780253008206 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | African - Religion | Islam - Rituals & Practice - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General |
| Dewey: 391.208 |
| LCCN: 2012049581 |
| Series: African Expressive Cultures |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9" (0.88 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The tradition of the veil, which refers to various cloth coverings of the head, face, and body, has been little studied in Africa, where Islam has been present for more than a thousand years. These lively essays raise questions about what is distinctive about veiling in Africa, what religious histories or practices are reflected in particular uses of the veil, and how styles of veils have changed in response to contemporary events. Together, they explore the diversity of meanings and experiences with the veil, revealing it as both an object of Muslim piety and an expression of glamorous fashion. |